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TCS is very happy to announce that our Mid-Year Meeting in 2007 will be held in October (14-17 October 2007) in Coquimbo-La Serena, Chile, organized by the Universidad Católica del Norte in Coquimbo, Chile.
English will be the official language of the conference for both oral and poster presentations. English-speaking student guides will also be available for additional sampling trips during the post-conference days.
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The Coquimbo-La Serena region (~ 300,000 inhabitants) is one of the most famous tourist areas in Chile, located 470 km to the north of Santiago, on a beautiful sheltered bay of the Pacific Ocean. Its warm weather, fresh air, and beautiful landscapes make this region one of the best places to live.
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La Serena is on the Elqui River, with active commercial and agricultural centers in a region of orchards and vineyards. La Serena was founded in 1543, a city of Old World charm and noted for its churches, fine buildings, and gardens. Coquimbo is 10 km south of La Serena, a lively and fascinating harbor city with diverse and fresh seafood. Universidad Católica del Norte is located on the southwestern shore of Coquimbo peninsula at the historic La Herradura Bay, where both Sir Francis Drake and the crew of the Beagle once anchored.
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The conference will be held at a four-star hotel, the Serena Club Resort, right in front of the beach (cost will range from US$50 for a single room to US$70 for a double). The hotel is located on Avenida del Mar, the scenic coastal road along the beautiful beaches between La Serena and Coquimbo. It is a perfect place for all those who wish to combine business with pleasure! The center of La Serena can be reached in 5 minutes by car, and in 15-20 minutes by walking. Many hotels and cottages are available within 5-minute walking distance from the conference hotel.
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To encourage student attendees, a student-host program will be arranged where participating students can stay with local students at no cost (just bring a sleeping bag!).
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The airport is a 10-minute drive to the conference hotel. Following air travel to Santiago, Chile, there are several daily connections to La Florida Airport in La Serena. Bus service is also available.
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